Art of The American Flag
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PAINTINGS – The Flag
A work of art herself, the Star-Spangled Banner has, over the years, undergone a series of transformations. When it was made in 1813 it was a simple garrison flag. No one knows with absolute certainty who designed the first Stars and Stripes or who made it. Just as the Betsy Ross mythology has dominated American flag history, so has the ardent belief that Washington and his generals carried “Old Glory” during the battles of the American Revolution. Often seen are paintings of weary soldiers carrying into the fray a tattered flag bearing 13 red and white stripes and 13 stars in a circle. But the reality of these flags is probably questionable. Paintings by such artists as John Trumbull (1756-1843), depicting General Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga (October 17, 1777) and those by Charles Willson Peale (1741-1827) may not have been based on fact. More…
Children’s Art & Poems – Chappaqua, New York – 3rd Grade
- Flag Art – 3rd Grade
| Red, White and Blue by Ali (Third Grade – New York)The mighty flag stands in the sky Waving its colors proud with pride Its colors stand true Red, white and blue Showing our gleaming past. Red is our courage Blue our justice and White our liberty. These are the colors That beautifully show our country. Flags fly, people die Half mast is the way we honor. Our country needs us To lead them In the right direction. And when we do Our colors show true Red, white and blue.Flags by Adam (Third Grade – New York)I like flags They’re really, really neat You should never place a flag Underneath your feet. It’s disrespectful to our country And really really bad If anybody saw you They would get pretty mad. Our flag has fifty stars For all the fifty states We even choose our President After they debate Our flag has 13 stripes For the original colonies When I see a flag I jump with jollity. Flags, flags I wish our nation had two But we only have one And the colors are Red, white and blue.The Meaning of Half Mast by Jackson (Third Grade – New York)When the flag has not yet Reached the top of its pole It mostly means That someone has died. That is called half mast. To fly the flag at half mast Means a special person died Like the President. Flying the flag at half mast Is a way of showing Our unhappiness.Flag by Chelsea (Third Grade – New York)If you go up high, what will you see? The flag which is meaningful to me. High up waving proud, just like a happy cloud Proud to be waving at this country States all over come in one piece To create the 50 states. Every state is on that flag Proud to be there Red, white and blue make three colors Creating the American flag. I hold the flag in my hand and Realize the American flag is in my heart. |
Flag by Franke (Third Grade – New York)In the big blue sky I see a flag wave by I love our flag It makes me cry. On June 14th Our flag stands out with pride It shouldn’t touch the ground But should be held high By my side.The Flag by Zach (Third Grade – New York)When I look up I see a tall pole Flying high in the sky I see red, white and blue I wonder why. Then I remember What soldiers fought for They fought for our freedom So now in America We fly our flag very high.Flag by Rachel (Third Grade – New York)The flag waves up high Loyal and true Shines in the sky Red, white and blue Every day say the pledge While the flag Flutters above your head.The Flag by Jeremy (Third Grade – New York)It flies high in the sky I like to see the flag Fluttering in the breeze Red, white and blue I’m thinking of flagsThe Flag by Mitch (Third Grade – New York)High in the sky It stands on the moon Its day is in June Used on the Fourth of July It stands up high I know it’s our flagOur Flag by Lauren (Third Grade – New York)Up, up, up I see red, white and blue Could it be our flag? Is it true? Up, up, way up in the sky Fifty white stars on a blue square Seven red stripes and Six white ones too! Fifty white stars for the fifty states Thirteen red and white stripes For thirteen original colonies Up in the sky Way, way up in the sky That’s our flag I see It’s true. |
My Flag by Laura (Third Grade – New York)I love to see my flag flow When you hear Mr. Wind blow. Jamaica has a flag Other countries, too. They all have colors Mine has red, white and blue. It’s the one I look up to It’s the one shows freedom.The Flag by Didi (Third Grade – New York)It stands up high In the blue blue sky It waves when the wind Blows on it and When it does You know it’s the flag With us during the war Helping men and women serve Part of our country We give it honor.Flag by Kathryn (Third Grade – New York)Our flag is red, white and blue Our flag is really cool Like yellow, orange and black too. Every day our flag is at our school But the only one that I can look at Is red, white and blue.American Flag by Billy (Third Grade – New York)I see our flag that flies so high In the bright light sky How elegant it flies On the cool breeze Oh, look at that banner Way up in the sky That star spangled banner Way up in the sky I look at our flag and I see our country.Flag by Sean (Third Grade – New York)In the sky A flag hangs high from a pole Representing our fifty states Fun to look at Red, white and blue, Standing for Independence Day Standing for freedom.The Flag by Zach (Third Grade – New York)The flag is red, white and blue. It stands proud and true In the light blue sky. The symbol of freedom and honored By those who died in the war. Fifty stars and thirteen stripes Indeed, what a wonderful sight. The flag is red, white and blue. It stands proud and true In the light blue sky. The symbol of freedom Honored by those Who died in the war. Fifty stars and thirteen stripes Indeed, What a wonderful sight. |
